The Fairfax County Commission for Women is seeking a college or high
school student interested in serving on the Commission from
September 2012 through May 2014. The student will serve as a voting
member, aid the Commission in gaining perspective on issues facing young
women and serve as a conduit of information to peer groups and student
organizations. The Commission will serve as a mentor in helping the
student get involved with and understand issues facing women and girls in
Fairfax County.

The mission of the Commission for Women is “to promote the full equality
of women and girls in Fairfax County.” It analyzes barriers to women’s
equality, gaps in services for women, and emerging trends and concerns
affecting women and girls. The Commission advises the Fairfax County
Board of Supervisors on how to address these problems and provides
leadership in implementing solutions.

Applicants must be:

Residents of Fairfax County who attend school in Fairfax County

College students

Enrolled in at least one college-level class

May not enter their senior year in the Fall of 2012

High School students

Sophomores or juniors in the Fall of 2012

The student representative must be able to attend monthly meetings and
provide a summary of accomplishments at the end of the year.

Interested students should submit a resume (including interests,
organization involvement, and education) and at most a one-page
statement describing why they wish to serve on the Commission for Women.
Email the resume and statement to Michelle Mueller at
Michelle.Mueller@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Resume and statement must be received by May 15, 2012. For more
information, please call 703-324-9498, TTY 711.

Fairfax County is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of
disability in all county programs services and activities. Reasonable
accommodations will be provided upon request.